Protecting Arab Heritage from the Sands of Time
A snake temple. A dead poet’s home. Ancient rock art. The Arabian lion. These are just some of the treasures
Breaking the Shackles of Coal Power
In the classic movie “The Shawshank Redemption,” there’s a moment where Andy Dufresne dreams of a life beyond the prison’s
Expectations Meet Reality for China’s Middle East Mediation
Since the eruption of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, China has been engaged in active diplomacy to position
Gaza-Israel War: Despite Ambitions, Ankara’s Role in Gaza Will Be Limited
As tensions rise in and around Gaza, and with Israel pounding the Hamas stronghold as it prepares for a potential
Gaza-Israel War: Unwinding Britain’s ‘Knotted Ball of Mutual Hate’
At a time like this, one hesitates to delve into the rights and wrongs of the tragedy unfolding in Israel
A Climate Model for Africa, and the World
Amid global and regional recalibration, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are shifting their strategic outlooks beyond traditional areas of influence.
Gaza-Israel War: As Conflict Escalates, Asian Countries Walk a Tightrope
As Hamas militants launched a sudden attack across the Gaza border, a group of United States senators were in Beijing.
Iran Is Ready to Collect on Its Debts in Syria
After years of dormancy, trade between Syria and Iran is stirring to life. Since May, the countries have made progress on
Gaza-Israel War: The Day the Status Quo Ended
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict will never be the same. With support from Iran, Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on the Israeli
Nagorno-Karabakh: A Conflict with Global Implications
Azerbaijan’s swift military operation has probably concluded the prolonged Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, but brought with it rising concerns of a potential new inter-state
Pakistan’s Investment Strategy Risks Past Mistakes
Pakistan has a new savior – or at least someone who’s presenting himself as one. Gen. Asim Munir, the chief of army
Lebanon’s Presidential Vacuum Puts the Onus on Parliament
For nearly a year, Lebanon’s parliament has repeatedly tried, and failed, to elect a successor to former President Michel Aoun,
The Inconvenient Unpopularity of Climate Policies
Democracy is proving to be bad for the planet. If that seems like a bold claim, consider the facts as
The Small Steps to a Saudi-Israel ‘Mega-deal’
US President Joe Biden’s Middle East strategy is earning its nickname: the “de-escalation” doctrine. Washington has in recent months gone out
France’s Decade-Long Sahel Strategy Finally Crumbles
To France, it will look like a humiliation, on par with America’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan two years ago. To Niger’s
Israel Could Make or Break America’s Trade Plans to Rival China
In the summer of 2011, I was aboard a ship bound from Athens for the Gaza Strip. I was covering
